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Fender Bass VI
By: AJ Date: June 9, 2019, 10:35 pm
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...You old pluckers remember them don't you? I played one in a
music store back in the late 60's but didn't have the scratch
for one. Squier has reissued a model now. Started out at like
$600 but are now down to $429....I'm kinda gassed for one
myself...Even though I have no idea where Squiers are even made
now. I've got a Peavey P-bass clone, it gets the job done...But
small hands and old age make it a lot of work. The bass I
started out with was a Silvertone/Danelectro. it had a really
narrow,slender neck. The Fender/Squier does as well.
I DO have a birthday coming up....If the wife's back surgery
goes well and doesn't break the bank I may start dropping some
subtle hints. >:D
#Post#: 3834--------------------------------------------------
Re: Fender Bass VI
By: bieke Date: June 24, 2019, 5:15 pm
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first runs were made in China
as of 2019 the Squier Bass VI are crafted in Indonesia
the first runs are supposedly better
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Re: Fender Bass VI
By: AJ Date: June 24, 2019, 6:04 pm
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[quote author=bieke link=topic=399.msg3834#msg3834
date=1561414531]
first runs were made in China
as of 2019 the Squier Bass VI are crafted in Indonesia
the first runs are supposedly better
[/quote]
I've yet to find any serious reviews on them...The vintage ones
are ridiculously expensive.
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Re: Fender Bass VI
By: bieke Date: June 25, 2019, 3:51 pm
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[/quote]
I've yet to find any serious reviews on them...The vintage ones
are ridiculously expensive.
[/quote]
Phil did a review when the MIC Squier was released
HTML https://www.harmonycentral.com/expert-reviews/squier-vintage-modified-bass-vi
I played one and have been on the lookout to buy a used one and
then some 5 years ago I coincidentally stumbled upon a 1958
Danelectro 6 string bass
the Squiers do not intonate perfectly, the bridge saddles are
too short to finetune the intonation
sounds Ok first 7 frets but once past 12th fret it sounds out of
tune, still playable if you use single string lines, tick tock
and the pickups are nothing special, sounding a bit shrill
but I tested it on a guitar amp, supposedly a bass amp works
best with the VI
but build quality, finish and hardware are all decent
fun instrument
#Post#: 3838--------------------------------------------------
Re: Fender Bass VI
By: AJ Date: June 25, 2019, 5:41 pm
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[quote author=bieke link=topic=399.msg3837#msg3837
date=1561495867]
[/quote]
I've yet to find any serious reviews on them...The vintage ones
are ridiculously expensive.
[/quote]
Phil did a review when the MIC Squier was released
HTML https://www.harmonycentral.com/expert-reviews/squier-vintage-modified-bass-vi
I played one and have been on the lookout to buy a used one and
then some 5 years ago I coincidentally stumbled upon a 1958
Danelectro 6 string bass
the Squiers do not intonate perfectly, the bridge saddles are
too short to finetune the intonation
sounds Ok first 7 frets but once past 12th fret it sounds out of
tune, still playable if you use single string lines, tick tock
and the pickups are nothing special, sounding a bit shrill
but I tested it on a guitar amp, supposedly a bass amp works
best with the VI
but build quality, finish and hardware are all decent
fun instrument
[/quote]
Thanks for the feedback Bieke. I value your opinion on all
things musical. I wonder if the shortcomings of the instrument
could be taken care of some aftermarket saddles and pup’s?
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Re: Fender Bass VI
By: guest11 Date: June 25, 2019, 5:56 pm
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hmmm---the design of that bridge doesn't give much adjustment
room for intonation tweaks, does it?
pickups could be a bit of a challenge---optimized for lower
freqs in a single-coil sized package
interesting
#Post#: 3842--------------------------------------------------
Re: Fender Bass VI
By: AJ Date: June 25, 2019, 7:11 pm
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[quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=399.msg3839#msg3839
date=1561503387]
hmmm---the design of that bridge doesn't give much adjustment
room for intonation tweaks, does it?
pickups could be a bit of a challenge---optimized for lower
freqs in a single-coil sized package
interesting
[/quote]
there were a lot of cool songs that featured the Fender VI. Jack
Bruce used it a lot in Creams early days. The Beatles used it.
The solo on Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman"...Lots more. Of
course I do not expect this recent reincarnation of the
instrument to be anything close to the original.
It's essentially a Baritone guitar...But I want for bass. The
slender neck and short scale is what I'm after.
#Post#: 3843--------------------------------------------------
Re: Fender Bass VI
By: guest11 Date: June 25, 2019, 7:15 pm
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[quote author=AJ link=topic=399.msg3842#msg3842 date=1561507909]
[quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=399.msg3839#msg3839
date=1561503387]
hmmm---the design of that bridge doesn't give much adjustment
room for intonation tweaks, does it?
pickups could be a bit of a challenge---optimized for lower
freqs in a single-coil sized package
interesting
[/quote]
there were a lot of cool songs that featured the Fender VI. Jack
Bruce used it a lot in Creams early days. The Beatles used it.
The solo on Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman"...Lots more. Of
course I do not expect this recent reincarnation of the
instrument to be anything close to the original.
It's essentially a Baritone guitar...But I want for bass. The
slender neck and short scale is what I'm after.
[/quote]Why do you try to teach an old dog to suck eggs? I KNOW
THAT! ;D
Slender necked, short scaled basses are available, ya know---
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Re: Fender Bass VI
By: AJ Date: June 25, 2019, 7:41 pm
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[quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=399.msg3843#msg3843
date=1561508115]
[Why do you try to teach an old dog to suck eggs? I KNOW THAT!
;D
Slender necked, short scaled basses are available, ya know---
[/quote]
I don't know what you do or don't know!
Now here's a dozen jumbos...Git to sucking! ;D
Ya know, I haven't even looked for any. I got triggered by the
Sweetwater ad for the VI and they totally owned me... ::)
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Re: Fender Bass VI
By: guest11 Date: June 25, 2019, 7:51 pm
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Consider, I've been a guitar nerd since the 60s---
BTW, saw your post at TOOJ---fyi, I've been off my HC ban for
weeks, just don't post there much anymore, every word I say is
microscrutinized by Emperor Phil and I've had a bellyful of him!
Look at Fender's Mustang.
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